Updates
Save the Date for our Annual General Meeting!
Wednesday, September 15, 6 - 8pm, Haviland Club
Please join PEERS Alliance for our Annual General Meeting! The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is when folks can get updates on the work of PEERS Alliance from April 1 2024 through March 31 2025. There will be audited financial statements presented, and members will elect some new board members.
Email info@peersalliance.ca with any questions!
Hello PEI! Devon here, your Sports & Wellness Inclusion Specialist!
There are lots of exciting things coming across PEI this summer so make sure you keep an eye out on our socials for updates. I plan on planning and hosting as many outdoor Sport & Recreation events as possible during the summer months.
We’ll be doing things like playing soccer on the pitch, ultimate frisbee in the park, outdoor tennis, and more outdoor fun. There will also going to be a great many hikes along the Confederation trail throughout PEI. Keep your eye out for these ones in particular because they just may be the best one for your mental health and wellness. Embrace yourself with nature, find your true happiness, maybe spot a bunny rabbit along the way. Just come out and have a blast!
Make sure you look out for my signature event in the late summer, THE RAT RACE! This is one that you recruit your friends for, it’s going to be legendary!
PEERS Alliance will also be hosting in partnership with Softball PEI an official PRIDE event during the island’s celebration. Come join us on Monday July 28th @ 6 PM at Queen Elizabeth number 2 field for a historically queer game of Softball!
Make sure you look at all our socials and our website to keep updated on Sport and Recreation activities to come. Your wellness is my wellness!
Lots of love, Devon
Queer Elders Forum – A Fabulous Beginning!
This month, over 50 queer folks aged 50 and up came together for PEERS Alliance’s first Queer Elders Forum—and what an afternoon it was! Held at the ever-gracious Rodd Charlottetown (who absolutely outdid themselves with the buffet), we gathered to reflect, connect, and imagine what’s possible as we age in community.
Discussions ranged from what we might call ourselves (the verdict’s still out!) to what kinds of events people want to attend—or host themselves. Think: coffee socials, skill-sharing, theatre outings, and real talk about aging with pride and purpose.
This is just the beginning. Keep an eye out for our online survey and the first of many events created for—and by—our Queer Elders (50+). The future is aging, queer, and full of possibility!
Upcoming Events
PEI Water Walk
July 7 - 11
Join us while we walk in support of the Aboriginal Women's Association on the first ever Water Walk on PEI. You are invited as we walk the East Side of the island. Walk as much or as little of the Route as you want!
Volunteers needed! If you are interested in joining us on the walk or volunteering please contact girlsclub@ncpei.com. Walk is from July 7th to 10th followed by Ceremony and feast on July 11th for everyone at Sukwi'sim Lodge.
Drinks and snacks will be provided to all walkers. Transportation available for anyone when they have completed the amount they would like to walk.
Where can you find us at the Pride Festival?
Pride Parade: Saturday, July 26, 10:30am
Join us as we march in the PEI Pride Parade - everyone is welcome join us as we celebrate Pride together! We will gather at 10:30am to march at 11am.
Queer Softball: Monday, July 28, 6pm, Queen Elizabeth 2 Field at Queen Elizabeth Park, Charlottetown
Join us at Queen Elizabeth number 2 field for a historically queer game of Softball! We will gather at the Queen Elizabeth 2 Field in Charlottetown at the end of Belvedere Avenue.
Thursday, July 31: Rainbow Youth Dance, Beaconsfield Carriage House
PEERS Alliance and Black Cultural Society are thrilled to be partnering on this year's Rainbow Youth Dance! Youth ages 12-18 are invited to join us from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for dancing, refreshments and socializing. This year, we will feature a ‘Dance Vibes: Everybody Dance!' session hosted by special guest Oshun Dance Studios - you won’t want to miss it! There's no dress code, so come as you are or dress up as much as you'd like!
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